Through his blog, Charity in Truth, Archbishop William E. Lori issued the following statement on the tragedy in Orlando, Florida. “Sunday, June 12 was in its first hours when tragedy struck our Nation. Most of us didn’t know it at the time but we awoke to the news that 20 people were shot dead, murdered...Read More

A large group of faith leaders from religious communities serving in the Baltimore area will participate in a prayer service on Monday, April 25th at 7 p.m. at the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore. The service will bring together people of all faiths to pray for peace, healing and unity in Baltimore on the...Read More

More than 500 Catholic young people will join Archbishop William Lori in the annual Palm Sunday weekend pilgrimage through Baltimore on Saturday, March 19th to mark the start of Holy Week. The theme of this year’s pilgrimage is “Walk in Mercy,” in honor of the Catholic Church’s Year of Mercy. Following a 10:15 a.m. rally...Read More

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 5200 N. Charles Street, Baltimore March 20 Palm Sunday, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.* March 21 Chrism Mass, 7:30 p.m.* March 24: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 p.m.* March 25: Good Friday, the Passion of the Lord, 3 p.m.* March 26: Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil, 8...Read More

Unprecedented trip is a sign of solidarity among faith leaders committed to serving the city, addressing core issues together PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 AT 12 NOON As a sign of their commitment to working together for the good of the City of Baltimore and its citizens, several leaders of faith communities from Baltimore will...Read More

ARCHDIOCESE RECEIVES ALLEGATION OF ABUSE AGAINST RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIEST, JORGE ANTONIO VELEZ-LOPEZ, WHO LAST SERVED IN THE ARCHDIOCESE IN 2010 The Archdiocese of Baltimore has learned of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor against Father Jorge Antonio Velez-Lopez, TC, 60, a member of the religious order known as the Tertiary Capuchins, who last...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori, Chancellor of Education, Mr. James Sellinger, and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Dr. Barbara McGraw Edmondson, will greet students at Frederick County Catholic schools during a special liturgy at St. John Regional School on Monday, February 1st at 10 a.m. Catholic Schools Week, which began in 1974, is a national week-long observance...Read More

Archbishop William E. Lori is reminding Catholics in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that Church law excuses them from fulfilling the Sunday obligation to attend Mass due to a grave cause, such as unsafe travel due to severe weather conditions. Those who cannot safely attend Mass are encouraged to listen to the locally produced radio Mass,...Read More